- Line dry your clothes
- Switch to cloth diapers
- Skip the disposables -- buy inexpensive plates, glasses and flatware to use for all your parties and holiday gatherings...and don't forget the cloth napkins!
- Wrap gifts creatively -- decorative boxes and tins are great for this. If you want to use gift bags, why not reuse ones you already have?
- Avoid using fabric softener...ever! Dryer balls and/or vinegar are all you need.
- Rake your leaves instead of using the leaf blower, whenever possible.
- Combine errands and plan your route to use the least amount of gas possible.
- Wear layers at home so you can keep the thermostat turned down. Make sure you have lots of throws and blankets handy!
- Go for walks in your neighborhood rather than driving to the gym.
- Gather water in rain barrels.
- Compost.
- Buy bars of soap rather than liquid soap in pump bottles.
- Clean with vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice.
- Print on both sides of the paper.
- Use a toaster oven whenever possible, rather than heating up your oven.
- Carry a supply of reusable bags with you whenever you go to the store.
- Shop in resale shops and thrift stores. Goodwill's my personal favorite!
- Use rags instead of paper towels.
- Buy notepaper made from sugar cane, like the notebooks at O'BON.
Keeping it green,
Hana
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